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IGDA Lahti October Meetup - A Legal Guide to AI Tools in Game Development by Joeli Niva

  • 27 Kirkkokatu Lahti, Päijät-Häme, 15140 Finland (map)

Are you using or considering using AI tools in your game development process? Are you aware of the legal side of those tools? If not, this is a great talk for you!

Joeli will dive into the licensing challenges that arise when integrating AI into game development. This session will explore the various licenses associated with AI tools and their outputs, from proprietary to open source, and discuss the crucial legal considerations developers need to be aware of.


JOELI NIVA

Joeli Niva, a dynamic legal professional and avid gamer he actively contributes to the gaming community. He is currently a Legal Counsel at Rovio Entertainment and a Board member at IGDA Finland. At Rovio Entertainment, he focuses on game teams and data protection. Previously, Joeli has advised clients on various legal matters, ranging from IPR and technology to data protection and corporate law. His skill in translating complex legal concepts into practical solutions makes him a highly valued advisor in the industry.

The event is organized by IGDA Lahti in Fellmanni-talo. Doors open at 17:30 and the presentation starts at 18:00. After the presentation, there is time to do networking. The event closes around 20:00.

You can also present your demos or ask for feedback on your game projects after the presentation.

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WHERE:
Fellmanni-talo, Kirkkokatu 27, 15140 Lahti
WHEN:
Friday 26th September, 17:30-20:00


🚅 You can easily arrive at our event by train from Helsinki in 1h or from Kouvola in 30 min.
🚶 Around 1km/15min walk from the train station.

Event follows code of conduct of IGDA Finland!

Fellmanni-talo is wheelchair accessible! 
The event will be happening on the second floor, but the building has an elevator, and accessible toilets can be found on the same floor. Our volunteers will be opening the doors to get in, and on the inside, there is a button to open the door. 

For more information, you can contact us at lahti@igda.fi, but we are easiest to contact through our Discord.

Hublead: wawethewaras (Mika Savolainen)

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Please note that, unfortunately, as a community-supported, non-profit event, IGDA Finland Lahti Hub cannot guarantee covering speakers’ expenses.

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